The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship Program, along with an exciting new opportunity — a Sandhills Ranch Apprenticeship, hosted by Connealy Angus. 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internships Each summer, the Sandhills Ranch Internship program offers a unique opportunity to connect eager learners with ranch families across the Nebraska Sandhills. These three-month, paid summer-long positions allow participants to experience day-to

Nebraska has almost 80,000 miles of river and over 1.9 million acres of wetland, a good portion of which are found in the Sandhills. During the summer, many wet meadows adjacent to Sandhills streams and wetlands are used for hay production. Typically, one cutting of hay is harvested from these areas, and then the grass is allowed to rest until late fall and into the winter when cattle graze the dormant forage. A Sandhills stream in the fall--photo by: Tevyn Peiper; STF. It is

As the summer comes to a close, so does the 2025 season of the Sandhills Ranch Internships. Over the past three months, 13 interns have been working on ranches across the Sandhills, side by side with experienced ranchers, engaging in the daily activities of ranch life. From early mornings moving herds and working cattle to branding season, long days spent putting up hay, and mending fences, the summer was filled with challenges, growth, and many learning moments. To celebrate

As part of this year’s America’s Grassland Conference, June 24-26, 2025, conservation professionals, ranchers, researchers, and agency...

Twenty-two high school students from across the state traveled to Chadron State College for the 61st Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp....

Boots are on the ground, and the 2025 Ranch Internships are officially underway! Earlier this week, we welcomed this year's interns...

We are excited to announce the return of our ranch internship program for its third summer. After two successful seasons, we are eager to...

Welcome to the Sandhills! The 2024 Sandhills Ranch Interns have officially started their summer internships. In its second year of the...

The Sandhills Task Force is pleased to announce another season of our highly anticipated and successful internships.  Explore a career in...

Sandhills Stories is a Podcast featuring ranchers who live and work across a nearly 20 thousand square mile area known as the sandhills...

In collaboration with the Platte Basin Timelapse project, Nebraska Game and Parks has released expanded wetlands educational content....

Explore a career in agriculture while gaining hands-on work experience in ranching, livestock production, and rangeland management. The...

A long-time prescribed fire advocate is now educating the youth of Nebraska on the importance of prescribed fire and its use to control...